Every HomePod home feature

livestream up to nine video feeds at once Apple, confirmed by Apple

1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

   …the thermostat and lights, locking doors, or closing the blinds. The Home Modular face offers instant access to users’ favorite accessories, while the Home Camera face can livestream up to nine video feeds at once, letting users keep an eye on doorstep deliveries and pets playing in the yard.

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recognizes up to six people Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value

1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

   HomeView recognizes up to six people and delivers a personalized experience for each one. Each user gets their own personalized Home Screen with apps and widgets. Personal content stays private from others, while shared photo albums and music can be easily enjoyed by everyone in a household,…

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Recognizes up to six people and delivers a personalized experience for each one. Apple, confirmed by Apple

1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

   Recognizes up to six people and delivers a personalized experience for each one.

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FaceTime video Apple, confirmed by Apple

1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

   FaceTime video Center Stage Apple HomeView to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi

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FaceTime audio Apple, confirmed by Apple

1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

   FaceTime audio Apple HomeView to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi

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Smart home hub Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-mini/

   HomePod mini acts as a smart home hub, making it easy to control your smart home accessories hands-free from anywhere.

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HomePod mini acts as a smart home hub, making it easy to control your smart home accessories hands-free from anywhere. Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-mini/

   HomePod mini acts as a smart home hub, making it easy to control your smart home accessories hands-free from anywhere.

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serves as a Home Hub, allowing remote access for HomeKit devices Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
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1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod-mini/

   The HomePod mini serves as a Home Hub, allowing remote access for HomeKit devices so they can be controlled even when a user is away from home.

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With HomeKit Secure Video support, HomePod mini can analyze the feeds of your supported video cameras. Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-mini/

   With HomeKit Secure Video support, HomePod mini can analyze the feeds of your supported video cameras. All video processing is done right on device before it’s sent end‑to‑end encrypted to iCloud — so your recordings can only be seen by you and the people you share them with, not Apple.

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With HomePod mini and Apple Home devices in the house, you can communicate with your family members by voice using Intercom. Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-mini/

   With HomePod mini and Apple Home devices in the house, you can communicate with your family members by voice using Intercom. Ask Siri to send your message to the whole house or to individual rooms — and everyone can easily respond.

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Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
Named as 2nd generation

1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-mini/specs/

   Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds

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HomePod mini listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-mini/

   HomePod mini listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm is detected, a critical alert is sent directly to your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

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Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-mini/specs/

   Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds

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Smart home hub Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

   As your smart home hub, HomePod lets you control your home without lifting a finger. With Siri and smart accessories, things like closing the garage door can get done using just your voice. And with the ability to create automations, tasks like dimming lights at night happen automatically. Along…

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Sound Recognition Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

   …smart accessories, things like closing the garage door can get done using just your voice. And with the ability to create automations, tasks like dimming lights at night happen automatically. Along with helpful features like Sound Recognition, which listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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Private and secure Apple, confirmed by Apple
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1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

   Private and secure.

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